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Saitek ST90 Joystick

Manufacturer : Saitek
In Stock : 26

List Price:	$19.99
Price:	$12.04
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Features

4-position digital throttle with LED indicators
Precision trigger
2 easy reach fire buttons
Ambidextrous design
Retractable tripod legs

Product Description

The ST90 delivers unique design and styling to provide gamers with the winning formula at any level. Stick acceleration is revolutionized with the aid of the ST90's Dual-mode Digital Throttle, complemented by visual LED indicators. It features futuristic retractable tripod legs for maximum stability and convenient storage, and USB 'Plug and Play' simplicity.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 9 reviews

Rating :
Not very stable - Joshua Nyquist, Jan 04, 2008

This product might be good for the flight simulation enthusiast, but it does not work well with my FPS games.

Rating :
cheap stick, doesn't last too long - D. Kiang, Dec 04, 2007

I've had this stick for maybe four years now. It can only work for the simplest games. For the few bucks not bad. If you want to do flight sims or the type of complicated games like WWiiOnline .. don't use this stick. I clamp my down to the table so it has some support. Otherwise you get a sore hand from having to hold it down.
Not a well designed stick. Spend a few more bucks on something in the $40-50 range. You'd end up paying more if you get this one.

Rating :
Great Low end Joystick - C. Galloway, Sep 14, 2007

Bottom Line Up Front: This is a very good LOW-END joystick. It has a sturdy base and folds up to save space. The ST90 would work well for those wanting a quality product but have space limitations, using a travel lap-top, or do not want to spend much on a joystick. This is the second Saitek stick I have owned and am impressed by their quality. I bought this to replace a larger joystick and could not justify to my wife the expense of Saitek's X52.

Pros:
-Joystick "feels good" in hand ergonomically. 3 main buttons are easy to reach.
-Joystick fits nicely into a tight space for storage. Tripod folds up and travels well.
-Joystick has simple layout and interfaces easily with computer. Plug and play on my systems (Gateway desk-top and lap-top).
-Throttle works well (though needs a little adjusting in the user's mind to get used to). As others have said, simply hold the Throttle +/- buttons to get incremental changes in power (not just the 4 settings). Tapping the same control goes to the presets.
-Joystick has survived "attack" from 2 1/2 yr old boy. It is tough.
-Shipping: I used ANTonline (at $11.73 for a new joystick, who was I to argue) and was VERY happy with them. Item came in good box and was packed well. Item also came WHEN they said it would and they emailed me to confirm shipping and tracking.

Cons:
-No yaw/rudder controls
-Only 3 buttons
-Base moves in aggressive maneuvers
-Throttle needs time to get used to.
-Little support within Control Panel to customize joystick

Overall: Great product for price. Compactness would work for dorms or traveling. Very good construction. Though if you want a more capable joystick, go up the "line". I will probably relegate this to the Lap-top eventually, but it works just fine for $12.

Rating :
The Throttle - Jacob R. Sullivan, Aug 25, 2006

I see a lot of gripes about this hoystick's digital throttle here. Just so that everyone knows, if you HOLD DOWN on the throttle buttons instead of tapping them, then the amount of throttle will change at a slower rate. The "20%" resolution exits for when you want to greatly increase your throttle in a hurry, but there is a method for getting 27% throttle when you need it.

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saitek st 90 - tom spafford, Feb 22, 2006

the product was every thing as advertized. it works great and I am happy with it. I would recomend it.

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